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Compatible desk and wall mounts for Samsung Odyssey Neo G9

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The Odyssey Neo G9 is an impressive ultrawide screen curved gaming monitor released by Samsung in 2021. If you want to mount this massive screen on a desk or on a wall, then you can check out this guide at Seeking Tech to find the best available options.

Mounting Specifications

You can check out the mounting specs for the Odyssey Neo G9 below:

  • Dimensions without Stand: 1149.5 mm x 363.5 mm x 287.4 mm
  • Weight without Stand: 26.24 lbs.
  • VESA Mount: 100 mm x 100 mm

For the uninformed, the VESA Mount measures the horizontal and vertical distances between the four mounting screw holes located at the back of the Odyssey Neo G9.

Desk mount example.

Compatible desk mount

The best desk mount we recommend for the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the Ergotron HX Ultrawide Monitor Arm Desk Mount with HD Pivot.

This product provides 11.5 inches of height adjustment. Not to mention that the mount will also let you extend the screen at up to 23.6 inches. Furthermore, you will be able to tilt the ultra widescreen curved monitor at up to 15 degrees downwards or at up 5 degrees upwards.

The Ergotron HX Ultrawide Monitor Arm Desk Mount with HD Pivot supports the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA mounting distance and can hold up to 42 pounds. Therefore, it should be compatible with the 49″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Series 32:9 Dual QHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor.

For installation, the desk mount comes with a desk clamp base (for desks that are between 0.4 inch to 2.4 inches in thickness) in addition to a grommet base. Also included in the package are the desk monitor arm, extension, heavy-duty pivot, 75 mm x 75 mm/100 mm x 100 mm VESA plate in addition to installation tools and fasteners.

If you are interested, you can purchase the desk mount, which comes with a 10-year warranty, on Amazon with the following link:

Compatible wall mount

If you would rather mount the Odyssey Neo G9 to a wall, then we recommend taking a look at the PERLESMITH Heavy Duty TV Wall Mount with Swivel Tilt & Extension Arm.

With this wall mounting bracket, the ultra widescreen curved monitor will be sitting at 1.77 inch away from the wall when full retracted. You will be able to extend the screen all the way out to 18.89 inches away from the wall.

The extension will let your swivel the Odyssey Neo G9 180 degrees horizontally, which is up to 90 degrees to the left side or up to 90 degrees to the right side. You will also be able to tilt the computer monitor a maximum of 8 degrees downwards or a maximum of up to 5 degrees upwards.

The PERLESMITH product fits the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA mounting distance and is able to hold a maximum of 88 pounds. Thus, the wall mount should be compatible with the 49″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9.

When it comes to installation, you can put this mount on a brick wall, concrete wall or wall with a single wooden stud.

If you are interested, you can purchase our recommend wall mount, which comes with a 5-year warranty, on Amazon via the following link:

Compatible desk and wall mounts for 27” LG UltraGear Gaming Monitors

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LG currently has several 27-inch UltraGear gaming monitors. If you want to mount these on a desk or on a wall, you can follow this Seeking Tech guide to find the most suitable options.

Model Numbers

This guide will cover the following model numbers:

  • 27GN600-B
  • 27GN650-B
  • 27GN750-B
  • 27GN800-B
  • 27GN850-B

27” LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor Specifications

The mounting specs for the 27” UltraGear monitors are different depending on the model number.

You can take a look at the dimensions (without a stand), weight (without a stand) and VESA pattern (the distance between the four mounting holes located on the back of the screen) below:

Dimensions without Stand

  • 27GN600-B: 24.2″ x 14.4″ x 2.1″
  • 27GN650-B: 24.2″ x 14.4″ x 2.0″
  • 27GN750-B: 24.2″ x 14.4″ x 2.2″
  • 27GN800-B: 24.2″ x 14.4″ x 2.1″
  • 27GN850-B: 24.2″ x 14.4″ x 2.2″

Weight without Stand

  • 27GN600-B: 11.2 lbs
  • 27GN650-B: 11.2 lbs
  • 27GN750-B: 8.8 lbs
  • 27GN800-B: 11.7 lbs
  • 27GN850-B: 9.3 lbs

VESA Pattern

  • 27GN600-B: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • 27GN650-B: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • 27GN750-B: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • 27GN800-B: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • 27GN850-B: 100 mm x 100 mm

Compatible desk mount

If you want to mount your 27-inch UltraGear onto a desk, we recommend the WALI Premium Single LCD Monitor Desk Mount. You will be able to install this mount on your table using a 3.1” c-clamp or 1.6” grommet base.

The WALI product supports the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA pattern in addition to being able to hold up to 17.6 lbs, which makes it compatible with the aforementioned 27” LG UltraGear monitors.

When you installed your screen with this mount, you will be able to swivel up to 90 degrees to the left, swivel up to 90 degrees to the right, tilt upwards at a maximum of 35 degrees and tilt downwards at a maximum of 35 degrees.

You can also rotate the entire screen 360 degrees as you will be able to go from landscape to portrait and vice versa.

The Premium Single LCD Monitor Desk Mount from WALI features a gas spring to make movements smoother anytime you decide to change the rotating, swivel and tilt angles.

Not to mention that you can also extend your gaming monitor at up to 18.34” as well as adjust its height at up to 23.62”.

In addition to a single arm version, the product also includes a dual arms version for two monitors and triple arms version for three monitors.

If you are interested, you can purchase our recommend desk mount from Amazon with the following link:

Compatible wall mount

If you would rather install your 27-inch UltraGear on a wall instead, then you should get another WALI product with the LCD Monitor Fully Adjustable Gas Spring Wall Mount. You will be able to install this product on a wall with a stud.

The wall mount fits the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA patterns and can hold weights of up to 14.3 pounds. Thus, it will support all versions of the 27” LG Ultra Gear series.

When paired with this WALI product, you will be able to swivel a maximum of 90 degrees to the left, swivel a maximum of 90 degrees to the right, tilt upwards at up to 75 degrees and tilt downwards at up to 45 degrees.

Furthermore, the mount features a rotation of 360 degrees, so you will be able to change from a landscape orientation to a portrait orientation and vice versa.

You can also extend your UltraGear at up to 17” as well as adjust its height at up to 16”.

Along with a single arm version, there is also a dual arms version for two monitors.

You can purchase our recommend wall monitor mount, if you are interested, on Amazon via the following link:

How to enable 120 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S for EX2510, EX2710 and EX2780Q

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In addition to several Zowie monitors, BenQ has several other screens that are capable of displaying PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games at 120 frames per second.

You can check out this Seeking Tech tutorial to see how you can enable 120 Hz support.

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Compatible BenQ Monitors

The BenQ MOBIUZ EX2510 Gaming Monitor, BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710 Gaming Monitor and BenQ EX2780Q Gaming Monitor can play consoles games at 120 FPS. You can take a look at the specifications for each of the three below:

BenQ MOBIUZ EX2510 Gaming Monitor

  • Screen Size: 24.5”
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Display Screen Coating: Anti-Glare
  • L/R Viewing Angles: 178/178
  • Maximum Resolution: 1080p
  • Maximum Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
  • Supported PS5 Resolution at 120 Hz: 1080p
  • Supported Xbox One Resolutions at 120 Hz: 1080p
  • Response Time: 2 ms GtG
  • Native Contrast: 1000:1
  • Gamma: 1.8 to 2.6
  • Backlight Technology: LED backlight
  • Typical Brightness: 350 nits
  • Supported HDR: HDR10
  • HDR Peak Brightness: 400 nits
  • Display Colors: 16.7 million colors
  • Color Gamut: 99% sRGB
  • AMA: Supported
  • HDCP: 2.2

BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710 Gaming Monitor

  • Screen Size: 27”
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Display Screen Coating: Anti-Glare
  • L/R Viewing Angles: 178/178
  • Maximum Resolution: 1080p
  • Maximum Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
  • Supported PS5 Resolution at 120 Hz: 1080p
  • Supported Xbox One Resolutions at 120 Hz: 1080p
  • Response Time: 2 ms GtG
  • Native Contrast: 1000:1
  • Gamma: 1.8 to 2.6
  • Backlight Technology: LED backlight
  • Typical Brightness: 350 nits
  • Supported HDR: HDR10
  • HDR Peak Brightness: 400 nits
  • Display Colors: 16.7 million colors
  • Color Gamut: 99% sRGB
  • AMA: Supported
  • HDCP: 2.2

BenQ EX2780Q Gaming Monitor

  • Screen Size: 27”
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Display Screen Coating: Anti-Glare
  • L/R Viewing Angles: 178/178
  • Maximum Resolution: 1440p
  • Maximum Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
  • Supported PS5 Resolution at 120 Hz: 1080p
  • Supported Xbox One Resolutions at 120 Hz:
  • Response Time: 5 ms GtG
  • Native Contrast: 1000:1
  • Gamma: 1.8 to 2.6
  • Backlight Technology: LED backlight
  • Typical Brightness: 350 nits
  • Supported HDR: HDR10
  • HDR Peak Brightness: 400 nits
  • Display Colors: 1.07 billion colors
  • Color Gamut: 95% P3
  • AMA: Supported
  • HDCP: 2.2

How to play PS5 games at 120 FPS on EX2510, EX2710 and EX2780Q

In order to play PlayStation 5 games at 120 frames per second with the EX2510, EX2710 and EX2780Q, you need to take the following steps:

1. Turn on the system while it is connected to your EX2510, EX2710 or EX2780Q.

2. Select your user profile on the PS5 to enter the Home Screen main menu.

3. In the main menu, locate and enter “Settings.” This is located on the upper right corner of the screen right next to your user profile picture.

4. In the new “Settings” menu, scroll down until you find “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” and enter it.

5. In the new “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” menu, select the “Game Presets” setting on the left side of the screen and then “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode” on the left side of the screen.

6. After selecting “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode,” you will be given three options “Game Default,” “Performance Mode” and “Resolution Mode.” Select “Performance Mode,” to make sure all games will run at the visual setting with the highest frame rate possible, which should include 120 FPS.

How to play Xbox Series X/S games at 120 FPS on EX2510 and EX2710

To play Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games at 120 frames per second with the EX2510 and EX2710, you need to take the following steps:

1. Connect your game console to the EX2510 or EX2710 monitor and then turn both on.

2. From the main menu of your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, enter “Setting,” which has a gear icon.

3. Under the “Settings” menu, select the “General” options on the left side of the menu screen and then the “TV & display options” on the right side of the same menu screen.

4. Under the “General TV & display options” menu, first you have to make sure that the resolution is set to 1080p. If it is not, select the “Resolution” setting under Display to change it.

5. With the “Resolution” setting set to “1080p.” Select the “Refresh rate” and then change it to “120 Hz.”

How to play Xbox Series X/S games at 120 FPS on EX2780Q

To play Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games at 120 frames per second with the BenQ EX2780Q Gaming Monitor, you need to do the following:

1. Connect your Xbox game console to the monitor and then turn both devices on.

2. In the main menu on the game console, go to “Settings.”

3. In “Settings,” first select “General” on the left side of the menu and then “TV & display options” on the right side of the menu.

4. In the new “General TV & display options” menu, select “Resolution” under Display.

5. Change “Resolution” to either 1080p or 1440p. Some games can only be played at 120 FPS in 1080p while others support 120 FPS in 1440p.

6. In the same “General TV & display options” menu, select “Refresh rate.”

7. Change the “Refresh rate” to 120 Hz.

8. As we stated above, some games will only support 120 frames per second at 1080p. So, you might have to change the resolution if you are having any issues with getting 120 FPS to work at 1440p on a specific video game.

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How to play PS5 games at 1440p with Samsung Odyssey G5

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Thanks to a recent firmware update to the Samsung Odyssey G5, you can now play PlayStation 5 games at 1440p with the gaming monitor. To find out how to do so, you can follow this Seeking Tech tutorial.

How to check the software version of the Odyssey G5

The first step we recommend taking is to check what software version your Odyssey G5 is currently running. You can do so by taking the following steps:

1. Using the Function Key Guide on the monitor, navigate towards the “Menu,” which is the top option.

2. In “Menu,” go to “Support” on the left side and then go to “Software Update” on the right side.

3. The software version can be seen on the rightmost side. As of the time of publishing, the current version of the Odyssey G5 is 1005.0, which was first made available on Dec. 24, 2020. If your monitor has an older version, then you need to update to the latest one.

How to update the firmware for Samsung Odyssey G5

To update the firmware of the G5, you need to take the following steps:

1. Before you begin, you need an USB storage drive that have the FAT32 format.

2. If you got a compatible USB storage drive, connect it to your computer if you haven’t done so already.

3. You can then download the upgrade file from the official Samsung website.

4. Open the downloaded .zip folder and then copy the .bin file into the root directory of the USB drive. Make sure that the .bin file for the latest firmware is the only .bin file on the root directory.

5. Disconnect the USB storage drive with the firmware update file from your computer and plug it into the USB service port of your Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor.

6. With the Function Key Guide on the G5, navigate to “Menu.”

7. Under “Menu,” select “Support” on the left side of the screen and then “Software Update” on the right side of the screen.

8. A prompt should appear, asking you to update to the latest firmware of the monitor. Choose the “Yes” option to begin the process.

9. During the installation, the Odyssey G5 will turn itself off and on again to apply the changes. After it turns off for the second time, you need to unplug the monitor from the power outlet.

10. Plug the monitor back into the power outlet again and then turn it on to complete the firmware update.

How to enable Samsung Odyssey G5 1440p support on PS5

To enable 1440p support for the Samsung Odyssey G5 monitor on the PlayStation 5 side, you need to take the following steps:

1. Enter “Settings” from the Home Screen main system menu. It can be found on the upper right corner of the screen in the same area as the search option, user profile and system clock.

2. In the “Settings” menu, find and enter “Screen and Video.”

3. In the “Screen and Video” menu, select “Video Output” out of the options on the left side and then “Video Output Information” on the right side of the same screen.

4. In “Video Output Information,” you need to look at resolution. If it shows “3840 x 2160 – 60 Hz” then your G5 monitor is properly downscaling the 4K video signal to 1440p.

5. If it shows “1920 x 1080 – 60 Hz” or “1920 x 1080 – 120 Hz” instead, then you need to head back to the “Screen and Video” menu, select “Video Output” on the left side and then “Resolution” on the right side.

6. Change the resolution setting to 2160p (which is otherwise known as 4K). Your Odyssey G5 monitor will then refresh itself to change the resolution.

7. Keep in mind that your resolution could change depending on what game you are playing. To make sure that the PS5 game you are playing will automatically run at the highest possible resolution, head back to the “Settings” menu.

8. Inside “Settings,” find and enter “Saved Data and Game/App Settings.”

9. Inside the “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” menu, select “Game Presets” from the options of the left side and then “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode” on the right side of the same screen.

10. Change the “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode” setting to “Resolution Mode” to ensure that you will always be playing a PlayStation 5 game at the highest resolution by default.

Which BenQ Zowie Monitor supports 120 FPS for Xbox Series S and X?

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The new Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles can play games at up to 120 frames per second. To do so, you need a compatible screen that has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. BenQ has several Zowie gaming monitors that support 120 FPS for the Xbox Series consoles.

You can find the compatible displays, as well as how to enable support for 120fps, in this Seeking Tech guide.

120Hz BenQ Zowie Gaming Monitors Compatible with Xbox Series S and X

The following BenQ Zowie monitors are compatible with the 120 FPS mode of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles:

  • BenQ Zowie XL2411K Gaming Monitor
  • BenQ Zowie XL2540 Gaming Monitor
  • BenQ Zowie XL2540K Gaming Monitor
  • BenQ Zowie XL2546 Gaming Monitor
  • BenQ Zowie XL2546K Gaming Monitor
  • BenQ Zowie XL2546S Gaming Monitor
  • BenQ Zowie XL2731 Gaming Monitor
  • BenQ Zowie XL2740 Gaming Monitor
  • BenQ Zowie XL2746S Gaming Monitor

How to play 120 FPS Xbox Series S and X games on BenQ Zowie Gaming Monitors

In order to play an Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X game at 120 frames per second, you first need to make sure that the game actually supports the high frame rate mode. As of this writing, the following games have been confirmed to have a 120 FPS mode:

  • Borderlands 3
  • Call of Duty: Warzone
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
  • CrossCode
  • Destiny 2
  • Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
  • Dirt 5
  • ExoMecha
  • Fortnite
  • Gears 5
  • Halo Infinite
  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection
  • JYDGE
  • King Oddball
  • Metal: Hellsinger
  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
  • Orphan of the Machine
  • Rainbow Six Siege
  • Rocket League
  • Rogue Company
  • Samurai Shodown
  • Second Extinction
  • Star Wars Squadrons
  • The Falconeer
  • The Touryst
  • Undead Horde
  • WRC 9

If your game supports 120fps, then you have to enable the 120Hz refresh rate through the system menu of the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series S. The process is a little different depending on the model of the BenQ Zowie monitor.

Enabling Xbox Series X/S 120Hz support for XL2411K, XL2540K, XL2546K and XL2546S

You need to take the following steps in order to enable 120 Hz support on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for the XL2411K, XL2540K, XL2546K and XL2546S:

On the main system menu, go to “Settings,” which has the gear icon.

In the “Settings” menu, select “General” on the left side of the screen and then the “TV & display options” on the right side.

In the new “General TV & display options” menu, select the “Refresh rate” setting under Display.

You should be able to change the refresh rate from 60 Hz to 120 Hz.

The screen will then refresh itself and then display the “Keep this refresh rate?” message. Choose “Yes” before the timer runs out to confirm the change.

Enabling Xbox Series X/S 120Hz support for XL2540, XL2546, XL2731, XL2740 and XL2746S

You need to take the following steps in order to enable 120 Hz on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S for the XL2540, XL2546, XL2731, XL2740 and XL2746S:

1. Go to “Settings” from the main system menu.

2. Under the “Settings” menu, head to “General” on the left side and then “TV & display options” on the right side of the screen.

3. Under the “General TV & display options” menu, head to “Video fidelity and overscan” under Advanced.

4. In the “General Video fidelity and overscan” menu, change “Display” to “HDMI.”

5. In the new “Override your TV’s recommend settings?” message, select “Use Manual Settings.” The screen will then refresh itself.

6. Go back to the aforementioned “General TV & display options” menu and change the “Resolution” setting under Display to 1080p.

7. The screen will refresh itself and then display the “Keep this resolution?” message. Choose the “Yes” option to confirm the resolution change.

8. Afterwards, change the “Refresh Rate” setting under Display to 120 Hz.

9. The monitor will then refresh itself and display the “Keep this refresh rate?” message. Select the “Yes” option before the timer runs out to confirm the change.

How to check if the Xbox Series S/X game is running at 120 FPS on a Zowie Monitor

To check if your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X game is running at 120 frames per second on a BenQ Zowie Monitor, you need to use the buttons on the monitor to open the on-screen display menu. If you don’t see the refresh rate right away, you may need to find the information section of the menu to see it.

Does the BenQ Zowie Monitors Support 1440p/120fps or 4K/120fps on Xbox Series S and X?

The BenQ Zowie Gaming Monitors that are compatible with 120 fps Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X games all have a maximum resolution of 1080p. In other words, you can’t play Xbox Series S games or Xbox Series X games at 1440p/120fps or 4K/120fps with the BenQ Zowie monitors.

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How to play Xbox Series X games with HDR on Samsung Odyssey G7

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With a recent firmware update for the Samsung Odyssey G7, you can now play Xbox Series X games with HDR on the gaming monitor. If you are interested in doing so, you can follow this Seeking Tech tutorial.

Updating the Firmware for Samsung Odyssey G7

The first step you should take is to make sure the firmware for your Samsung Odyssey G7 is up-to-date. If you haven’t updated your monitor yet, then you can take the following steps:

1. First off, you need a USB storage device that have been formatted to FAT32. If you need to reformat the drive, you should backup any important data you have previously on it as the reformatting process will delete everything.

2. Plug the USB storage device into your PC.

3. Download the firmware update from the Odyssey Gaming Monitor (G75 Series) Manuals and Downloads page. As of this posting, the software version available to download is 1009.3 (released on Nov. 2, 2020), which adds 4K resolution support in addition to improving the overall image quality.

4. Open the zip folder from the downloaded location on your PC.

5. Copy the bin file from the zip folder and then put it on the root directory of your USB storage drive. Make sure that there is no other bin file on the root directory.

6. Disconnect the USB storage drive from your PC once the copy process has been completed.

7. Plug in the same USB storage drive into the USB-1 Service port on your Samsung Odyssey G7. This should be the front-most USB port.

8. Go to “Menu” by using the Function Key Guide on your G7. It is the top option.

9. Under “Menu,” select “Support” from the options available on the left side and then “Software Update” from the options on the right side of the same screen.

10. The gaming monitor should then look for the update file from your USB storage drive. If it finds the new software version, it will ask you to perform the installation. Choose the “Yes” option to being the process.

11. During installation, the screen will turn off, then turn on and, finally, turn off again. At this point, you have to unplug the G7 from your power outlet and then plug it back in to complete the firmware update.

About HDR Support for Xbox Series X and Odyssey G7

The Xbox Series X can only support HDR when it is outputting a 4K signal. If the console is outputting at 1080p or 1440p instead, then you will get a non-HDR (also known as SDR) image.

The aforementioned new firmware for the Odyssey G7 adds support for 4K as the monitor will convert the 4K signal and convert it to a 1440p image.

Thus, in order to play Xbox Series X games in HDR with the G7, the console will need to output a 4K signal to the monitor.

How to enable HDR for Xbox Series X on Samsung Odyssey G7

Now that your Odyssey G7 is updated to the latest firmware, you can now play Xbox Series X games with HDR. To do so, you need to take the following steps:

1. Select “Menu” from the on-screen display using the Function Key Guide on your G7.

2. In “Menu,” select “Game” form the left side and then “FreeSync” on the right side.

3. Set “FreeSync” to “Off” to disable this feature.

4. On your Xbox Series X, go to the “Settings” from the main system menu.

5. Under “Settings,” select the “General” option on the left side and then select the “TV & display options” to the right.

6. Under the “General TV & display options” menu, head to “Video modes” under Advanced.

7. In the new menu, make sure that the “Allow 4K” and “Allow HDR10” options are enabled, which is displayed with a check mark. You may also want to enable the “Auto HDR” option, which will convert non-HDR (otherwise known as SDR) games to a HDR image.

8. Once you are done, head back to the “General TV & display options” menu. Under Display, you will see the resolution setting. If it isn’t already set to 4K UHD, you need to change it to that resolution to ensure the Xbox Series X will be outputting a 4K HDR signal to your Odyssey G7.

Can you play Xbox Series X games at 120 FPS and HDR with Odyssey G7?

Unfortunately, you can’t play games with 120 Hz and HDR both enabled on the Samsung Odyssey G7. You will have to choose between 1440p with 120Hz or 1440p (downscaled from 4K) with 60Hz and HDR.

How to play PS5 games at 120 FPS on Samsung Odyssey G7

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With the Samsung Odyssey G7 gaming monitor, you can play games at 120 frames per second on your PlayStation 5 (or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition).

If you are interested in doing so, you can check out this tutorial at Seeking Tech for the right setup and settings.

How to enable 120Hz support on PS5

To enable support for a 120Hz display on the PlayStation 5, you first have to make sure that the game you are planning to play actually supports 120 frames per second. As of this writing, the following games can currently run at 120 FPS on the PS5:

  • Borderlands 3
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
  • Destiny 2
  • Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
  • DIRT 5
  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
  • Nioh
  • Nioh 2
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege

In most cases, you can enable 120Hz support for these games by using the in-game menu. You will most likely find the option to do so under the video setting.

If you want a more universal method for 120Hz support on PlayStation 5, you can take the following steps:

1. Go to the main system menu and then head to “Settings,” which is located on the top right corner of the screen.

2. In “Settings,” find and select “Saved Data and Game/App Settings.”

3. In the “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” menu, first select “Game Presets” on the left side and then “Performance or Resolution Mode” on the right side.

4. In the pop-up menu, select “Performance Mode,” which will make the PS5 automatically run games at the highest frame rate mode available.

How to enable 120Hz for PS5 on Samsung Odyssey G7

To enable 120Hz support for PlayStation 5 on your Odyssey G7, you need to disable FreeSync on the monitor. To do so, you can take the following steps:

1. Using the Function Key Guide, select “Menu,” which is the top option.

2. In “Menu” go to “Game” and then select the “FreeSync” option.

3. Set “FreeSync” to “Off” and the screen will turn off and turn back on again.

How to check if your Odyssey G7 is displaying PS5 games at 120Hz

1. To check if your Samsung gaming monitor is currently displaying at 120 frames per second, you first have to launch a compatible game on your PlayStation 5 and make sure you are playing in the mode that supports 120 Hz.

2. Using the Function Key Guide of the G7, go to “Menu” and then “Support.”

3. In “Support,” select “Information” to view the current refresh rate the monitor is using.

How to check if your PS5 is displaying games at 120 FPS

1. To check if your PlayStation 5 is displaying games at 120 frames per second, first you have to boot up the compatible game and then make sure you are playing it the mode that supports the high frame rate.

2. While in the game, press and hold the PS button on your DualSense to bring up the Home Screen main menu. Do not close the game or else the PS5 will revert back to 60Hz.

3. In the Home Screen, select “Settings,” which you can find next to your profile picture on the top right corner.

4. In “Settings,” head to “Screen and Video.”

5. In the “Screen and Video” menu, go to “Video Output” on the left tab and then “Video Output Information” on the right side. If you see “1920 x 1080 – 120 Hz,” then you are playing the game at 120 frames per second.

Can you play PS5 games at 1440p and 120Hz with Samsung Odyssey G7?

The PlayStation 5 does not currently support 1440p. Instead, you can downscale the 4K video output from the PS5 to the Odyssey G7 to 1440p. You can check out this guide if you are interested in doing so.

If you want to play games at 120 frames per second, you are limited to 1080p unless Sony decides to add native support for 1440p on the PlayStation 5 with a future system software update.

Can you play PS5 games at 4K and 120Hz with Samsung Odyssey G7?

The maximum resolution for the Samsung Odyssey G7 is 1440p. Thus, you can’t play any PlayStation 5 games in native 4K. Furthermore, the HDMI port of the gaming monitor is 2.0, which means that it does not support 4K and 120 frames per second anyway as you need HDMI 2.1.

How to play PS5 games in 1440p with Samsung Odyssey G7

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Although the PlayStation 5 currently does not support 1440p, you can still play PS5 games at 1440p by downscaling the 4K video signal with the Samsung Odyssey G7 gaming monitor.

If you are interested in doing so, you can follow this Seeking Tech tutorial.

How to check the current firmware version for Samsung Odyssey G7

The Odyssey G7 does not support 4K signals right out of the box as Samsung added the feature in a subsequent firmware update.

To check what firmware your monitor is currently running, you can take the following steps:

1. With the Function Key Guide, go to “Menu,” which is the top option.

2. In “Menu,” select “Support” on the left tab and then scroll to “Software Update” to the right.

3. On the rightmost side, you should see the current version of the firmware. As of this writing, the latest firmware for the Odyssey G7 is Version 1009.3, which was first made available on Nov. 02, 2020. This version features 4K resolution support in addition to improving the image quality of the monitor.

How to upgrade the Samsung Odyssey G7 firmware

If you have an older version of the firmware, you need to update the software of the Odyssey G7.

To do so, you can take the following steps:

1. Before you begin, you need an USB storage device with the FAT32 format. If you have to reformat the storage device to FAT32, make sure you backup any existing data first as you will lose all the current data on it.

2. Now that you have the proper USB storage device, connect it to your computer and then download the firmware from the official Samsung Support Page for the Odyssey G7.

3. Open the downloaded zip folder and then copy the .bin file to the root directory of the aforementioned USB storage device. Make sure that that are not other .bin file on the root directory.

4. Once the copy process is completed, disconnect the USB storage device from your PC and then plug it into the USB-1 Service port, which should be the front-most USB port.

5. Using the Function Key Guide on your monitor, go to “Menu.”

6. In “Menu,” select “Support” on the left tab and then “Software Update” on the right side.

7. If done correctly, the monitor will then search for the update file. If it finds a newer software version, it will prompt you for permission to being the updated process. Select the “Yes” option to begin.

If you get the following message:

“No update files found on your USB device. Please check your USB device and try again.”

Make sure that the USB storage drive is using the FAT32 format and is plugged into the correct USB port on your monitor. You should also make sure that the file name is the same on the USB storage drive as the name from the aforementioned zip folder.

8. During the conclusion of the update process, the monitor will turn itself off and on again. After installation is complete, it should be turned off. At this point, unplug the monitor from your power outlet and then plug it back in again to finish the firmware update.

How to enable 4K downscaling to 1440p on PS5 for Odyssey G7

In order to enable 4K downscaling to 1440p on PlayStation 5 when using the Samsung Odyssey G7 gaming monitor, you can take the following steps:

1. Connect your PlayStation 5 (or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition) to your Odyssey G7 with a HDMI cable.

2. Turn on your game system and then go to “Settings” from the Home Screen main menu.

3. In “Settings,” navigate downwards and select “Screen and Video.”

4. In the “Screen and Video” menu, first select “Video Output” on the left side and then “Video Output Information” on the right side. The “Video Output Information” will show the current resolution the PS5 is sending to the G7 monitor. If it shows “3840 x 2160 – 60 Hz,” then your monitor is properly downscaling the 4K signal to 1440p.

5. If the resolution shows “1920 x 1080 – 60 Hz” or “1920 x 1080 – 120 Hz” instead, return to the aforementioned “Screen and Video” menu and select “Video Output” on the left side and then the “Resolution” option. In the new pop-op window, you can change the resolution to 2160p. Changing the resolution will cause the screen to automatically turn off and then on.

6. To ensure that the PS5 games you are playing will be downscale to 1440p, you can also change the game presets by first going to “Settings.”

7. In “Settings,” navigate downwards and select “Saved Data and Game/App Settings.”

8. In the “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” menu, go down and select “Game Presets” on the left side and then “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode” option on the right side. In the pop-up menu, select “Resolution Mode” so that the games will be displayed at the highest possible resolution by default.

Is the Odyssey G5 suitable for PS5, Xbox Series X and other consoles?

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The G5 is a budget friendly curved gaming monitor released by Samsung in 2020. So, is this display any good for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and other game consoles?

You can find out in this Seeking Tech guide.

Quick Summary

The Samsung G5 Odyssey is a good gaming monitor if you want to play the new Sony and Microsoft consoles at 120 frames per second. The screen supports 120fps at 1080p with the PS5 as well as 120fps at 1080p and 1440p with the Xbox Series X and S.

The product also supports variable refresh rate and 4K downscaling to 1440p.

When it comes to HDR, however, the G5 is not ideal for the new gaming systems as it lacks support for Dolby Vision and a wide color gamut. Last but not least, this TV’s brightness levels are also too low to really bring out the colors of HDR.

Screen Sizes

The Samsung G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor comes in two screen size options as you can pick between 27 inches or 32 inches.

You can take a look at the model number for each version below:

  • 27-inch: LC27G55TQWNXZA
  • 32-Inch: LC32G55TQWNXZA

Does the Samsung Odyssey G5 comes with any HDMI 2.1 ports?

The Odyssey G5 does not come with any HDMI 2.1 ports. Instead, the monitor includes a single HDMI 2.0 port.

Native Refresh Rate

The Samsung monitor has a native refresh rate of 144 Hz, which means that it can play games at up to 144 frames per second.

The maximum frame rate is 120 frames per second for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games.

Maximum Resolution

The G5 has a maximum resolution of 1440p.

Supported Resolutions for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

Currently, the PlayStation 5 does not support 1440p although Sony could add compatibility via a future firmware update. As we mentioned above, the G5 is not a 4K monitor; not to mention that it also won’t downscale a 4K video to 1440p. As a result, you are limited to playing PS5 games in 1080p.

With the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you can play games in 1080p and 1440p.

FreeSync, G-Sync and Variable Refresh Rate Support

The Samsung Odyssey G5 supports FreeSync, G-Sync and Variable Refresh Rate. These features will smooth out frame rates and reduce screen tears.

Variable Refresh Rate, or VRR, is currently supported by the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S while Sony will be adding compatibility to the PlayStation 5 in a future firmware update.

Samsung Odyssey G5’s Input Lag

According to RTINGS, the Odyssey G5 Curved Monitor has extremely low input lag at 1440p, with variable refresh rate enabled and with black frame insertion.

The latency is more noticeable at 1440p/60Hz and with 10-bit HDR. With that said, the lag still falls below our recommended upper limit of 30 ms for a responsive gaming experience.

You can find the G5 input lag tests results below (via RTINGS):

  • 1440p: 4.2 ms
  • 1440p and 60Hz: 23.5 ms
  • Variable Refresh Rate: 4.6 ms
  • Variable Refresh Rate and 60Hz: 9.7 ms
  • 10-Bit HDR: 24.2 ms
  • Black Frame Insertion: 4.4 ms

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and Wide Color Gamut Support

While the Samsung G5 Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor supports HDR10, it does not support HDR10+, Dolby Vision or Wide Color Gamut.

The PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S utilizes HDR10. The new Xbox Series consoles will also utilize Dolby Vision in a future firmware update.

Samsung Odyssey G5’s HDR Capabilities

According to RTINGS, the Odyssey G5 has low HDR brightness levels as it can only reach 298 cd/m² at HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness in addition to 297 cd/m² at both HDR Peak 100% Window: 297 cd/m² and HDR Sustained 100% Window: 297 cd/m².

To really highlight HDR, you need a television set that can display at least 500 cd/m². The G5 falls way below that recommended brightness level.

You can take a look at the HDR bright levels for the gaming monitor below (via RTINGS):

  • HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness: 298 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 2% Window: 159 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 10% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 25% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 50% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 100% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 2% Window: 158 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 10% Window: 296 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 25% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 50% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 100% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR ABL: 0.043

Is the Samsung Odyssey G5 good for PS5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X?

The Samsung Odyssey G5 is a pretty good curved gaming monitor if you want to play PlayStation 5 games at 120 frames per second in 1080p as well as Xbox Series X and S games at 120 frames per second in 1080p/1440p.

The screen also supports variable refresh rate and has low input lag.

The Odyssey G5 does struggle with HDR, however, as it does not support Dolby Vision and lack a wide color gamut. The HDR brightness levels are also very poor.

The maximum resolution for the G5 is 1440p although you can downscale 4K video signals to 1440p for better image quality.

So, for gaming on HDR, you are better off looking for another gaming monitor.

Is the Samsung Odyssey G5 good for Switch, PS4, and Xbox One?

Thanks to the low input lag, the Samsung Odyssey G5 is a great monitor for older HDMI consoles like the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

As we stated above, this isn’t a great HDR monitor. So, it struggles at displaying games that support this display feature on consoles such as the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Compatible MSI 1080p/120Hz Monitors

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MSI has revealed a long list of monitors that support 1080p and 120 frames per second for the new PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles.

These compatible displays are from the Creator, MPG, MAG, Optix and Oculux series.

You can check out full lists below:

MSI Curved Monitors That Support 1080p/120Hz on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

  • MPG ARTYMIS 343CQR
  • MPG ARTYMIS 323CQR
  • MPG ARTYMIS 273CQRX
  • MPG ARTYMIS 273CQR
  • MAG ARTYMIS 324CP
  • MAG ARTYMIS 274CP
  • Optix MPG341CQR
  • Optix MPG341CQRV
  • Optix MPG27CQ2
  • Optix MAG322CQR
  • Optix MAG322CQRV
  • Optix MAG322CR
  • Optix MAG321CQR
  • Optix MAG272CRX
  • Optix MAG272CQR
  • Optix MAG272CR
  • Optix MAG272C
  • Optix MAG271CQR
  • Optix MAG271CR
  • Optix MAG240CR
  • Optix AG321CQR
  • Optix AG321CR
  • Optix G32CQ4
  • Optix G32C4
  • Optix G27CQ4
  • Optix G27C6P
  • Optix G27C6
  • Optix G27C5
  • Optix G27C4
  • Optix G24C6P
  • Optix G24C6
  • Optix G24C4

MSI Curved Monitors That Support 1080p/120Hz on Xbox Series X/S

The following curved monitors from MSI support supports 1080p/120Hz for the Xbox series X and S but not the PS5:

  • Optix MPG27C
  • Optix MAG271C
  • Optix MAG241CR
  • Optix MAG241C
  • Optix MAG24C
  • Optix G27C2

MSI Flat Monitors That Support 1080p/120Hz on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

  • Creator PS321QR
  • Oculux NXG253R
  • Optix MPG341QR
  • Optix MPG321UR
  • Optix MPG321QRF
  • Optix MAG274QRF-QD
  • Optix MAG274QRF
  • Optix MAG274R
  • Optix MAG273R
  • Optix MAG273
  • Optix MAG272QP
  • Optix MAG272QP
  • Optix MAG272QR
  • Optix MAG272R
  • Optix MAG271R
  • Optix MAG271V
  • Optix MAG251RX
  • Optix G273QPF
  • Optix G272
  • Optix G271
  • Optix G242
  • Optix G241

How to enable 1080p/120Hz support for MSI Monitors on PS5

If you have a compatible MSI monitor and want to enable 120 frames per second on your PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, you can take the following steps:

1. From the Home Screen main menu, go to “Settings.” This option is located on the top right side of the screen with a gear symbol.

2. In the “Settings” menu, select the “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” option.

3. In the “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” menu, select “Game Presets” from the tab of the left side.

4. In “Game Presets,” select “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode.”

5. Change the “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode” setting to “Performance” mode.

6. If you already have the game that supports 120 frames per second currently running, you may have to close the game and then relaunch it for the new graphics settings to take effect. You can find out how to manually close a PS5 game with this guide.

How to enable 1080p/120Hz support for MSI Monitors on Xbox Series X and S

If you have a compatible MSI monitor and want to enable 120 frames per second on your Xbox Series X/Xbox Series S, you can take the following steps:

1. From the main system menu, select “Settings,” which uses the gear symbol.

2. In the “Settings” menu, select “General” on the left tab and then “TV & display options.”

3. On the “Display” column, select “Resolution” to bring up a drop-down menu. From there, select “1080p.”

4. Afterwards, select “Refresh rate” from the “Display” column to open a drop-down menu. From there, select “120 Hz.”

5. If you already have the game that supports 120 frames per second currently running, you may have to close and restart the software for the new visual settings to take into effect.

How to setup 1080p/120Hz support for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on MSI Monitor

Your compatible MSI Monitor will automatically detect the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S when the console is connected to the display. It will then use console mode without any manual input on your end.

Keep in mind that the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S do not support the 21:9 display ratio. So, you will end up with black borders on the left and right side of the screen for ultra-wide MSI monitors.

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